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U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 02, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies36
  • 7D-0.7%
  • 3M20.2%
  • 1Y1.2%
  • YTDn/a

The Marine and Shipping industry has stayed flat over the last week. Furthermore, the industry has been flat for the past year as well. Looking forward, earnings are expected to remain mostly flat in the next few years.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 03 Jan 2026US$25.5bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b6.1x7.5x1.1x
Mon, 01 Dec 2025US$25.5bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b6.7x7.5x1.1x
Wed, 29 Oct 2025US$21.5bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b7.2x4.7x0.8x
Fri, 26 Sep 2025US$22.5bUS$25.3bUS$4.6b6.6x4.9x0.9x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025US$22.8bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b9.8x5x0.9x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025US$24.8bUS$26.8bUS$5.3b5.6x4.7x0.9x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025US$24.5bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.5x4.7x0.9x
Sat, 17 May 2025US$24.2bUS$26.5bUS$5.1b4.4x4.7x0.9x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025US$21.0bUS$25.4bUS$5.5b3.7x3.8x0.8x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025US$23.9bUS$24.4bUS$4.8b4.3x5x1x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025US$25.0bUS$24.2bUS$4.9b4.2x5.1x1x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025US$25.7bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4.1x5.1x1.1x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024US$27.8bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4.4x5.6x1.1x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024US$28.1bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b4.9x20.5x1.3x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024US$30.7bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b6x22.4x1.4x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024US$28.3bUS$22.1bUS$1.4b6.1x20.9x1.3x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024US$29.5bUS$21.4bUS$606.3m8.1x48.7x1.4x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024US$29.0bUS$21.4bUS$604.0m8.2x48x1.4x
Sun, 19 May 2024US$29.3bUS$21.1bUS$376.3m8.2x77.9x1.4x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024US$24.8bUS$20.7bUS$304.0m7.6x81.6x1.2x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024US$24.9bUS$21.1bUS$306.5m8x81.1x1.2x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024US$23.6bUS$22.3bUS$994.0m5.1x23.8x1.1x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024US$23.3bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.8x22.4x1x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023US$20.6bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.3x19.8x0.9x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023US$18.6bUS$24.8bUS$4.9b3.2x3.8x0.8x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023US$19.9bUS$24.9bUS$5.2b3.2x3.8x0.8x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023US$19.5bUS$25.1bUS$5.4b2.6x3.6x0.8x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023US$20.5bUS$27.9bUS$7.5b2.5x2.7x0.7x
Sat, 24 Jun 2023US$19.4bUS$27.9bUS$7.5b2.6x2.6x0.7x
Mon, 22 May 2023US$19.9bUS$30.2bUS$9.2b2.7x2.2x0.7x
Wed, 19 Apr 2023US$21.2bUS$31.0bUS$10.1b2.6x2.1x0.7x
Fri, 17 Mar 2023US$20.9bUS$31.3bUS$10.2b2.4x2.1x0.7x
Sun, 12 Feb 2023US$22.2bUS$33.5bUS$12.4b2.5x1.8x0.7x
Tue, 10 Jan 2023US$19.6bUS$33.2bUS$12.3b2.2x1.6x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

1.6x


Total Market Cap: US$19.6bTotal Earnings: US$12.3bTotal Revenue: US$33.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 15.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Shipping industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 7.5x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 15.7x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.97x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Shipping industry have declined 35% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 10.0% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Industrials industry?

US Market-1.43%
Industrials-1.81%
Marine and Shipping-0.66%
Marine-0.66%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
ZIM ZIM Integrated Shipping ServicesUS$21.912.6%
+US$67.5m		-2.6%PE2.6x
KEX KirbyUS$111.900.9%
+US$54.7m		5.4%PE19.9x
GSL Global Ship LeaseUS$34.920.8%
+US$10.4m		54.8%PE3.1x
DAC DanaosUS$95.250.6%
+US$9.9m		16.8%PE3.7x
SVRN OceanPalUS$1.1613.7%
+US$4.4m		-96.3%PS1.9x

Latest News

CMRE
US$15.68
Costamare
7D
-0.3%
1Y
20.4%
KEX
US$111.90
Kirby
7D
0.9%
1Y
5.4%
MATX
US$123.71
Matson
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-11.7%

MATX: Future Upside Will Be Driven By Aggressive Share Repurchases

Analysts have nudged their price target on Matson slightly higher to approximately $180, based on a modestly richer forward earnings multiple offset by marginally softer growth and margin expectations. What's in the News Issued new guidance indicating fourth quarter 2025 consolidated operating income is expected to be approximately 30% below the 147.5 million dollars generated in fourth quarter 2024, with full year 2025 interest income projected at about 32 million dollars (company guidance).
GSL
US$34.92
Global Ship Lease
7D
0.8%
1Y
54.8%

GSL: Fleet Expansion And Below Market Charters Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Global Ship Lease to $42.00 per share, citing slightly higher long term discount rates and marginally weaker revenue growth and profit margin assumptions that are nonetheless offset by a small increase in the projected future P/E multiple. What's in the News Acquisition of three 8,600 TEU Korean built containerships with ECO upgrades for a total of $90 million, expanding the fleet to 71 vessels with 422,567 TEU of capacity and expected delivery around year end 2025 (Key Developments) Newly acquired vessels come with attached below market charters to a leading liner company, with flexible durations and latest redeliveries in mid 2030, expected to generate approximately $88 million in aggregate revenue if run to full term (Key Developments) At a through cycle scrap price of $400 per LWT, the three acquired ships are estimated to have a combined scrap value of about $40 million, supporting downside asset value (Key Developments) Update on share repurchase program, with 2,555,075 shares bought back in total, representing 7.1% of shares for $46.98 million under the authorization announced March 24, 2022 (Key Developments) Declaration of a higher third quarter 2025 dividend of $0.625 per Class A common share, payable on or about December 4, 2025 to shareholders of record as of November 21, 2025 (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: unchanged at $42.00 per share, reflecting a stable overall valuation outlook Discount Rate: risen slightly from 11.06% to approximately 11.13%, implying a modestly higher required return Revenue Growth: become slightly more negative, moving from about -8.01% to roughly -8.09% annually in the long term Net Profit Margin: edged down marginally from around 41.99% to about 41.85%, indicating a small reduction in expected profitability Future P/E: increased slightly from 8.25x to approximately 8.31x, supporting the maintained fair value despite softer operating assumptions
PANL
US$6.68
Pangaea Logistics Solutions
7D
-3.3%
1Y
19.3%

PANL: Higher Future Earnings Multiple Will Drive Attractive Upside Momentum

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Pangaea Logistics Solutions to 8.75 dollars per share, citing slightly higher assumed future valuation multiples while keeping growth and profitability expectations essentially unchanged. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at 8.75 dollars per share, indicating no revision to the intrinsic value estimate.
SHIP
US$9.12
Seanergy Maritime Holdings
7D
-3.5%
1Y
32.8%
GNK
US$18.44
Genco Shipping & Trading
7D
-1.9%
1Y
29.7%

GNK: Cash Offer And 2026 Dry Bulk Outlook Will Shape Returns

Analysts have raised their price target on Genco Shipping & Trading from approximately $16 to $20 per share, citing a more favorable dry bulk outlook, stronger projected revenue growth and margins, and the support of recent cash buyout interest and new Buy-rated coverage. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has highlighted both the strategic appeal of the cash offer for Genco and the potential for additional upside beyond the current bid level.
ZIM
US$21.91
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
7D
2.6%
1Y
-2.6%
SBLK
US$19.37
Star Bulk Carriers
7D
-0.3%
1Y
27.3%

SBLK: Future Returns Will Reflect Dividend Payouts And Share Repurchases

Analysts have raised their price target on Star Bulk Carriers from 15.50 dollars to 18.90 dollars, citing a shift to positive revenue growth expectations, stronger profit margins, and a modestly lower discount rate. Together, these factors justify a higher valuation multiple.
RBNE
US$3.18
Robin Energy
7D
4.3%
1Y
n/a
SB
US$4.83
Safe Bulkers
7D
0.2%
1Y
36.4%
TORO
US$5.38
Toro
7D
-4.4%
1Y
81.8%
DAC
US$95.25
Danaos
7D
0.6%
1Y
16.8%

DAC: Expanding Backlog And Newbuild Fleet Will Support Future Earnings Stability

Analysts have modestly increased their price target on Danaos to $104.00, citing largely unchanged assumptions around the discount rate, long term revenue contraction, and robust profit margins that continue to support a stable valuation profile. What's in the News Danaos declared a third quarter 2025 dividend of $0.90 per share of common stock, payable on December 11, 2025 to stockholders of record on December 2, 2025 (Key Developments).
SVRN
US$1.16
OceanPal
7D
13.7%
1Y
-96.3%
CISS
US$0.22
C3is
7D
6.5%
1Y
-97.4%
CCEC
US$20.41
Capital Clean Energy Carriers
7D
-4.2%
1Y
9.8%